The Botanists.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

Date1830-1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 3/8 x 6 3/8in. (18.7 x 16.2cm) Sheet (height x width): 9 3/8 x 7 3/8in. (23.8 x 18.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number2003.268.0

DescriptionA woman sits on a stone bench with her left arm around the shoulders of a small boy. She wears a long dress and an apron. A scarf is tied around her neck. In her lap is a low, square basket of cut flowers, including roses. She holds a flower in her right hand. The boy wears pants and a jacket with a wide collar. He holds a flower in his left hand. A second basket of flowers is on the bench at the left. A small girl is seated at the woman's feet. She wears a short-sleeved dress and a scarf or shawl. She holds leaves in her hands. Flowers are at her feet.

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